Nathaniel Morton Elementary School
Tel:
(508) 830-4320
Nathaniel Morton Elementary School serves 547 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Nathaniel Morton Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Nathaniel Morton Elementary School's student population of 547 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 547 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
Nathaniel Morton Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Nathaniel Morton Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1069 out of 1666 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 20% |
| Black | 1% | 9% |
| White | 88% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Plymouth School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Nathaniel Morton Elementary School is Plymouth North High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Plymouth Commun Intermediate (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cold Spring (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Plymouth Plymouth North High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,281 student
0.9 miles
41 Obery Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4400 0.9 9-12 1,281 - Plymouth Cold Spring Grades: K-5 | 255 students
1.1 miles
25 Alden Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4335 1.1 K-5 255 - Plymouth Hedge Grades: 1-5 | 154 students
2.0 miles
258 Standish Avenue
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4340 2.0 1-5 154 - Plymouth Plymouth Commun Intermediate Grades: 6-8 | 1,020 student
2.3 miles
117 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4450 2.3 6-8 1,020 - Plymouth Rising Tide Charter Public School Charter School
Grades: 5-12 | 660 students
2.8 miles
59 Armstrong Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 747-2620 2.8 5-12 660
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